nynewsguy 66 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 The pics can be used as evidence. I think the set looks horrible with the blue and grey and wood all together. Too much going on. The birch wood desk looks cheap, i think a darker color wood would fit nice, perhaps mahogany. What bothers me is the improper depiction of the NYC skyline on their backdrop. Looking at the picture, it's a shot from the Jersey side of the Hudson River, based on the proximity of Worldwide Plaza on the left. The problem is where the Chrysler Building is. In the picture, it's south (to the right) of the Empire State Building. Since when is the Chrysler buidling south of Empire from either vantage point? LOL. I understand the desire to have the iconic skyscrapers in the shot, but to have to change the landscape seems pretty silly to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username23 1 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I agree with you nynewsguy, I immediately recalled the days of Grand. Looks like they are trying to revisit the better days. Let's see if it works this time, I'm actually holding some faith for them this time around. btw can anybody post video of the new open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 767 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Once again, another chapter in the story of WCBS-TV. Interesting, I'll say that. Too bad WABC is going to trump everyone come the fall. nynewsguy --- As I understand it, WABC will also be utilizing HD field cameras when it launches its full HD package in Fall. Is this correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caliwxdude 252 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Does anyone know if WCBS is now shooting stories in high definition on XDCAM HD like KYW is and KCBS/KCAL will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nynewsguy 66 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Once again, another chapter in the story of WCBS-TV. Interesting, I'll say that. Too bad WABC is going to trump everyone come the fall. nynewsguy --- As I understand it, WABC will also be utilizing HD field cameras when it launches its full HD package in Fall. Is this correct? Right you are. Everything will be HD (except non-HD affiliate feed) when WABC rolls out in the fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username23 1 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I believe I read on a KCBS/KCAL blog that they have purchased about 20+ XDCams for $1million, which shoot in HD and are tapeles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
News Watcher 0 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Why are they using Arial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civic110 10 Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Why do people keep complaining about the font? It's very clear and easy to read. What's so wrong? Is it supposed to be in cursive script? What makes their new graphics/font so wrong as compared to everyone else's? Sorry...I just don't understand why this is so wrong. I'm the first guy willing to jump on WCBS, but it sounds a little pety to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBS2HD 1 Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 The arial font is nothing fancy, but you said it right, it's easy to read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username23 1 Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 It is easy to read, but I think we all have come to expect something more of supers rather than a font that we all commonly use. On another note, I give WCBS a lot of credit for dropping Bill Ratner as their voice over guy and bringing in Brian Lee. He is the voice guy for NBC, CNN, and MANY other news stations (ironically enough he was also the voice guy for WTVJ former home of Lonnie Quinn). I think he is much better than Ratner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYNews 54 Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I really like the new music they're using, especially the end, when they used for the close. It's robust and authoritative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username23 1 Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Sorry for the confusion, yes Charlie does their Voice for the open, but Brian did promos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amra 130 Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I really like the new music they're using, especially the end, when they used for the close. It's robust and authoritative. Does anyone have a video or clip of WCBS new close music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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